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Disaster Relief and Psychological First Aid [PDF]

, 2015
Many organizations that assist in the aftermath of disasters often do not provide psychological relief. Although people tend to be rather resilient in the face of traumatic events, the psychological distress and possible psychopathology that can ensue ...
Cho, Jenny HaeYeon
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The Impact of Psychological First Aid Training (RAPID‐PFA) on Self‐Efficacy, Perceived Competencies and Disaster Preparedness of Nursing Students in Tunisian Public Institutions: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management
This article is an example of ‘Lessons from the Field’. Disasters and emergencies pose unique challenges for healthcare professionals, necessitating a robust response from the nursing community.
A. Mtiraoui, Hayder Mahjoubi, A. Achour, M. Ghardallou, Jaafer Nakhli   +4 more
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PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID OF BATSTATEU LEMERY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

, 2021
In academe, Psychological First Aid contributes substantially to assist those with emotional distress. Its goal is to be supportive of stress-related reactions, so the researchers were prompted to assess the psychological first aid of BatState-U Lemery ...
BAXA, ELAINE NOREEN G., CARABLE, KAYCEE L., SERRANO, LIZBETH C., SALIVA, ARA MAE   +3 more
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Cognitive Flexibility as a Mechanism of Change: The Relationship Between Cumulative Trauma Exposure and Stress Reactions Before and After Psychological First-Aid Training

Cognitive Therapy and Research
Cumulative exposure to stressful and traumatic incidents can lead to mental deterioration, often resulting in overwhelming feelings of fear, threat, and helplessness.
Hagit Nizri, Or Catz, Yochi Siman-Tov, M. Farchi, E. Levy-Gigi   +4 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Psychological First Aid Training: A Scoping Review of Its Application, Outcomes and Implementation

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Worldwide commitment to disseminate Psychological First Aid (PFA) training to enable frontline workers to support distressed individuals and/or manage their own self-care is increasing, but the evidence base of PFA training is uncertain.
Ling Wang, I. Norman, T. Xiao, Ya-Min Li, M. Leamy   +4 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of psychological first aid training on teachers: a scoping review with a global perspective

Discover Education
The school environment presents significant challenges for teachers as first responders to children who experience psychological turmoil during traumatic events.
K. Rantho, M. Makgahlela, T. Sodi
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Exercise Capacity, Physical Activity, Fatigue, and Neurocognitive Function in Adult Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adult survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk of reduced exercise capacity, decreased physical activity levels, persistent fatigue, and neurocognitive deficits. The aim was to investigate exercise capacity and physical activity levels of adult survivors of childhood ALL and their associations with ...
Laura Jess, Gustaf Glavå, Simon Skau, Hans‐Georg Kuhn, Maria Bäck, Marianne Jarfelt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source